Assembly INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION

CAUTION

Do not substitute a different fastener type for the button head capscrew configuration. The button head configuration was chosen for operational considerations. The use of another fastener types can increase the potential for property damage and/or personal injury.

DANGER

BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. CONTACT WITH THE BLADE CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. BLADES ARE PROVIDED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE CUTTING EDGE. EXERCISE EXTREME

CAUTION WHEN REMOVING AND/OR REINSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE COVER. STORE THE BLADE WITH THE PROTECTIVE COVER PROPERLY INSTALLED TO MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR BLADE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

8)Return the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER to its normal operating position.

9)Determine that the ON/OFF switch located on the operator handle is in the OFF position. If the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is to be used immediately, then reconnect the extension cord or FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER to the power source.

DANGER

UNEXPECTED MACHINE START UP CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVING THE BLADE OR CERAMIC TILE RIPPER ATTACHMENT FROM THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER.

Tools Required: 1 each, 5/32 inch T-handled Allen wrench provided with the machine.

DANGER

WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A BLADE OR THE CERAMIC TILE RIPPER ATTACHMENT TO/FROM THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER, ALWAYS WEAR THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY

EYEWEAR, GLOVES, LEATHER SHOES AND LONG PANTS TO MAXIMIZE PERSONAL PROTECTION FROM THE SHARP EDGE(S). IMPROPER CONTACT WITH A SHARP EDGE CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

1)Properly disconnect the extension cord or the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER from the power source.

2)To place the operator handle in the work position, move the handle upright so that the ball-detent pins can be inserted through the operator handle and main frame. Determine the ball-detent pins are inserted through the operator handle and main frame to fully expose the ball detent. FIGURE 15

FIGURE 15

DANGER

THE BALL DETENT MUST BE FULLY EXPOSED AGAINST THE MAIN FRAME TO PROVIDE THE PROPER PIN RETAINING FORCE. AN IMPROPER PIN RETAINING CONFIGURATION CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED OPERATOR HANDLE MOVEMENT. THIS OCCURRENCE CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

3)Loosen the threaded handle knobs and extend the operator handle out until the internal handle stops thrust against the treaded studs. Retighten the knobs. FIGURE 16.

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